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7 Cheap Date Ideas In New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana is the perfect city in indulge in when it comes to cool things to to see and do for a cheap date. The city’s rich history only adds to the adventures you can experience.

What Can You Do For A Cheap Date In New Orleans?

Let’s look at some of the best cheap date ideas you can do in New Orleans.

Rendezvous At The Library

You’d be surprised how romantic it could be to lose yourself among the thousands of books inside your local library. Why not pick a day and time and get together to read the best of Hemingway, Alice Walker and other great authors?

Choose a branch of the New Orleans Public Library System.

Check Out a Sports Game

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The Saints and Pelicans are two of the hottest tickets in town. If you can’t get inside the game, don’t sweat it. Go to a sports bar instead. It will be much cheaper!

Here are some great sports bars in New Orleans.

Take A Swamp Tour

When you come to Nola, there are few things as bayou-authentic as a swamp tour. You’ll enjoy the time outdoors, get a real taste of the bayou and even get to see some alligators.

Explore Your Local Farmer’s Market

Another cheap and fun time can be had at your local farmer’s market. Just think of the delicious foods you can try as you ripen your relationship aisle after aisle with deep, insightful conversation.

Here are the best farmer’s markets in New Orleans.

Do A Game Night

What’s better than Monopoly or a good game of Spades at the house? The conversation will be great and you can’t beat the price.

Game night can also be a great time to try some made-from-scratch recipes you’ve been starving to make.

Go On A Picnic

New Orleans has some really beautiful parks. Take advantage of the scenery by finding a cute spot in the shade and bringing some food stuffs for a modest picnic.

Go For Some Beignets

Beignets are one of the calling cards of New Orleans cuisine. The sweet treat paired with some coffee is a great way to get to know someone.

Here are the best places in New Orleans for some good beignets.

Final Word

Who doesn’t enjoy a nice time on a budget? If you’re thinking about going on a date in New Orleans, it’s even better when it’s affordable!

As you can see, going out on the town doesn’t have to break the bank. There are so many things to get into once you decide to save money on your activities.

Looking for something to do in the city? What To See And Do In New Orleans

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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